ThePolitics by AristotleTrevor SaundersT. Sinclair in Paperback

Born in Stagira, under the rule of the Macedonian kings, in 384 BC Aristotle was a prolific philosopher whose work continues to influence the world today. A student of Plato's Academy for twenty years, he went on to tutor Alexander the Great. Translated by T.A. Sinclair and edited by Trevor J. Saunders, this Penguin Classics edition of The Politics delves into Aristotle's exploration of political science and its enduring relevance to society. Through his analysis of various forms of government, including oligarchies, democracies, and tyrannies, Aristotle seeks to determine the most effective means of ensuring individual happiness and achieving the ideal constitution in accordance with nature. With this work, Aristotle, like his mentor Plato, believed that the state must serve man, a "political animal," in order for him to fulfill his potential. This comprehensive and influential piece has shaped the thoughts of philosophers such as Thomas Aquinas and Machiavelli. This edition features introductions by T.A. Sinclair and Trevor